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Why did a chair without upholstery sell for nearly £6,000 at Hansons?
An antique chair soared to glory at auction despite having no upholstery and being in need of restoration. Looking at it in its basic form,…
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Never mind the weather! Tune into spring at Hansons April auctions with mouthwatering fruit porcelain
The rain, grey skies and long winter may have taken its toll but a magnificent collection of Royal Worcester fruit-painted porcelain will inject sunshine into your life. Around 30 pieces of the sought-after tableware will be sold in Hansons’ Antiques and Collectors…
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It’s au revoir as Victorian carousel sells to new owner across the Channel
The call of the Victorian fairground got phone, internet and room bidders into a spin as they battled to own a magnificent carousel in a…
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Anything like this at home? Ruskin vase sells for THOUSANDS
The demand for pottery made in the West Midlands is soaring to new heights – which means you could be sitting on a windfall. A…
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The High Street is back in vogue! Rare book fetches record price at auction
A hugely sought after first edition book found at a free valuation day in Cheltenham has sold for a record price at auction. High Street,…
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Destined to rocket to success! ‘Gold dust’ Star War toys unearthed by Hansons
A batch of ‘gold dust’ Star Wars toys made in Coalville are expected to be sought after by fans across the world at auction. The…
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Why choose us? Here are 10 great reasons why you should sell with Hansons
Hansons prides itself on its friendly, professional and approachable service. We aim for high standards and really care about our clients. But there are many…
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Enjoy FREE jewellery, watch and silver valuations with TV’s Kate Bliss on April 5
Jewellery is hot property at auction with buyers flocking to find something unique that can’t be found on the high street. If you’re sitting on…
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What’s in demand at auction? These were the stars of Hansons’ Spring Fine Art sale
Here, Adrian Rathbone, associate director of Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers, reveals the highlights of Hansons’ Spring Fine Art Auction. After the resounding success of Hansons’ Christmas…
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Don’t bin it! The treasures worth THOUSANDS that were forgotten or almost thrown away
Thinking of having a spring clear out? Well, take care what you part with because items worth hundreds – or even thousands – of pounds…
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Suffragette game sells for HUNDREDS at Hansons despite being incomplete
A century-old suffragette game unearthed at a free valuation day in Stratford surged to success at auction to sell for six times its original…
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FREE Easter fun for families! Children can enjoy a ride on Victorian carousel at Hansons
A one-off opportunity to enjoy a classic Victorian fairground ride for free is coming up during the Easter school holidays. Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers has decided…
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Hot property! Georgian ‘secrets of sex’ manual sells for 30 times its estimate at Hansons
A Georgian ‘secrets of sex manual’ dating back to 1720 smashed its humble auction estimate to smithereens to sell for thousands. Found by Derbyshire’s Hansons…
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Harry Potter chairs steal the show!
Movie magic helped two vintage red velvet chairs from the first ever Harry Potter film soar to success at auction attracting bidders from all over…
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Merry-go-round marvel: Victorian fairground carousel from 1895 could send bidders into a spin to make £100,000 at auction
Magnificent Victorian fairground magic has come back to life thanks to the discovery of a unique, hand-carved merry-go-round dating back to 1895. The hand-turned ride,…
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Meet Our Jewellery Experts
Meet our Jewellery experts Helen Smith, Isabel Murtough, David Byrne FIRV, FGA, DGA & Kate Bliss MRICS, FGA. For the opportunity to have your Jewellery…
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Music fans pay THOUSANDS for 10cc’s Ivor Novello award AND Mark E Smith’s Godlike Genius award
The world is still madly in love with 1970s band 10cc as the chance to buy memorabilia from the group’s heyday saw bidders battling to…
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Incredible toy theatres collected by Peter Baldwin – Coronation Street’s Derek Wilton – to be sold
He made a name for himself on one of the biggest stages of British TV – Coronation Street – but away from the limelight actor…
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Paul McCartney superfan from Derby says buying the star’s autographed charity gift is ‘the best birthday present EVER’
A Paul McCartney superfan whooped with delight after bagging a personalised gift from the star – just in time for her birthday – in an…
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Sir Winston Churchill’s cigar butt to be sold by man whose father treasured it
A cigar butt once in the hands of great wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill has been unearthed in Derbyshire. Sir Winston was renowned for his…
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The most coveted music award ever? Mark E Smith’s Godlike Genius award up for auction
An NME award that captures the spirit of legendary founder of The Fall – Mark E Smith – is expected to spark a bidding war…
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